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C921 EYD

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,066 mi
Last recorded8,066 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC921 EYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 8,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 8,057 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 8,057 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 8,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 7,971 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 7,895 miles

FUEL CAP SEALING RUBBER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 18 Sep 2013 7,669 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 19 Oct 2011 6,923 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 6,923 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 6,155 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 6,155 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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C921 EYD is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C921 EYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C921 EYD registered?

C921 EYD is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 December 1985.

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